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This Hooded Merganser has become a bit of a local celebrity. As a diving duck normally they're with other divers, however, this guy has been associating with Mallards (perhaps raised by one?) and has taken a liking to a hen Mallard. Because of this and being at a public park where the ducks are often fed, this hoodie has little fear of humans which occasionally allows for some nice photo ops with little effort.

Word about the "tame" merganser was spread by a local birder/photographer who has been in and out of homeless shelters and gets his one true joy out of life from birds and photographing them. He also gets great joy from the dozens of others photographers who have showed up to photograph the merganser, and I hope his willingness to help others comes full circle and cuts him a break in life that he deserves.





























Feb 22, 2017 at 03:29 PM
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p.1 #2 · p.1 #2 · Hooded Merganser


Very nice images! I have personally noticed several cases of inter species cohabitation (including breeding) this year, and have found it very interesting. I have not been able to capture these situations on camera, but just observing them was rewarding. I hope that local photographer catches some breaks too! Thanks for sharing your images.
Keith W.



Feb 22, 2017 at 04:14 PM
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p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · Hooded Merganser


What a great opportunity. These guys aren't usually very cooperative at least in my brief experience with them. Nice to have one that gives you some opportunities like these.

TFS
Geoff



Feb 22, 2017 at 04:37 PM
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p.1 #4 · p.1 #4 · Hooded Merganser


Not sure I have seen tighter or better Hoddie images - thanks for the background story. Bob


Feb 22, 2017 at 04:46 PM
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p.1 #5 · p.1 #5 · Hooded Merganser


Congratulations - such a treat to get close up opportunities of these great looking birds. Very nice set.


Feb 22, 2017 at 05:49 PM
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p.1 #6 · p.1 #6 · Hooded Merganser


Nice set but # 3 appears to be the best for me.

Thanks for sharing.



Feb 22, 2017 at 05:53 PM
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p.1 #7 · p.1 #7 · Hooded Merganser


overall a great set on images. The rock in the foreground of the first takes away from an otherwise terrific photo. You did a super job dealing with the huge dynamic range demand.

Morris



Feb 22, 2017 at 06:47 PM
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p.1 #8 · p.1 #8 · Hooded Merganser


This is a very nice set Scott ~ Ron


Feb 22, 2017 at 06:48 PM
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p.1 #9 · p.1 #9 · Hooded Merganser


Yes, I find them to be very shy, and the males more so than the females.


Feb 22, 2017 at 07:29 PM
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p.1 #10 · p.1 #10 · Hooded Merganser


#3 is excellent. Super subject 👍


Feb 22, 2017 at 09:39 PM
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p.1 #11 · p.1 #11 · Hooded Merganser


Nice close shots. I particularly like the 3rd and 4th ones.

Dave



Feb 22, 2017 at 10:23 PM
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p.1 #12 · p.1 #12 · Hooded Merganser


Wonderful shots and background info on them.
Beautiful exposures and detail.

Hope all works out for the photographer .

Birdie






Feb 22, 2017 at 10:33 PM
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p.1 #13 · p.1 #13 · Hooded Merganser


very nice job on the merganser Scott


Feb 23, 2017 at 04:48 AM
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p.1 #14 · p.1 #14 · Hooded Merganser


Well done, Scott. Cooperative Hoodies are a rarity in my neck of the woods. Thanks for the BG info. Best of luck to all photographers


Feb 23, 2017 at 07:51 AM
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p.1 #15 · p.1 #15 · Hooded Merganser


Great close up in #3. They will soon arrive in S. Canada, with our recent heat wave.
Don



Feb 24, 2017 at 12:03 AM





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